arrangement

noun

UK /əˈreɪndʒmənt/

Word Forms

singular	arrangement
plural	arrangements

1
countable often plurala way of organizing things so that problems are solved or avoided
I’m staying with Sally until my heating gets fixed – it’s just a temporary arrangement.
make an arrangement:
Her husband is away, so she’ll have to make other childcare arrangements.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of solving problems
solution
compromise
remedy
1. 1a
  
  arrangements
  plural practical plans for managing the details of an event involving many people
  How are the wedding arrangements coming along?
  sleeping/seating arrangements
  Synonyms and related words
  Preparations and plans
  preparation
  agreement
  plan
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with arrangement as the object
▪ come to, finalize, formalize, make, put in place
2
countable/uncountable an agreement or plan that you make with someone else
arrangement with:
They have an arrangement with Pepsi-Cola to share distribution facilities.
come to an arrangement:
We’re trying to come to an arrangement about who should pay the legal fees.
by arrangement:
Evening meals are available by arrangement (=if you agree in advance).
Synonyms and related words
Preparations and plans
preparation
agreement
plan
3
countable/uncountable a set of things that have been arranged to look attractive
a floral arrangement
Synonyms and related words
Patterns and arrangements
arabesque
argyle
arrangement
1. 3a
  the way that things are arranged in a particular order or pattern
  the arrangement of bones in the skull
  Synonyms and related words
  Patterns and arrangements
  arabesque
  argyle
  arrangement
4
countable musica piece of music that has been changed for a particular type of voice or instrument
He will play his own arrangement of Handel’s Water Music.
Synonyms and related words
Pieces of music
adagio
air
allegro

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